[Leica] Testing macro lenses - thoughts on methodology ?

[Nathan Wajsman]

I don’t agree. Phone images are indeed acceptable for viewing on the screen but only if they are taken under ideal condition—good light, no harsh shadows etc. As soon as those conditions are not met, the phone image has visible artefacts. A RAW image shot even with my micro 4/3 GM5 (my cycling camera) is far more flexible and gives superior results.

Cheers,
Nathan

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> On 5 Oct 2021, at 04:49, Jayanand Govindaraj via LUG <lug at leica-users.org> wrote:
> 
> Take photographs of real world subjects - we do not hang up photographs of
> brick walls as a matter of habit. Print them to whatever size you desire.
> See if you can discern any differences. Discard those not up to your
> personal taste. You have the winners.
> 
> My guess would be that you will not be able to differentiate between them,
> including the Iphone, up to A3 size, at normal viewing distances (pixel
> peeping is another matter altogether, but it serves no purpose, and is a
> waste of time). If you normally print that size or less, you can use
> anything you like.
> 
> If you do not print at all and only post online, or take only small/medium
> JPEGs, why are you wasting money on camera equipment?
> 
> Cheers
> Jayanand
> 
> On Tue, Oct 5, 2021 at 7:44 AM Adam Bridge via LUG <lug at leica-users.org>
> wrote:
> 
>> With the release of the iPhone 13 with its macro capability I wondered how
>> it might compare with mirrorless cameras using macro lenses.
>> 
>> But I’m a bit stuck trying to figure out a methodology that might be
>> useful.
>> 
>> I’m thinking that I’ll only use JPG files produced by the cameras’
>> standard settings. Use lights for consistency. Use the best ISO for the
>> camera. Try to frame the images the same.
>> 
>> Other ideas?
>> 
>> I’ll be using:
>> 
>> Sony A7Riii (90mm macro)
>> Fujifilm X-T3 (80mm macro)
>> Leica SL2-S (using the 100mm APO R lens)
>> iPhone 13 pro max
>> 
>> I could, I suppose, go the RAW route. I’d process in Capture One.
>> 
>> Thoughts? This is sort of a “wild hare” idea but would be fun.
>> 
>> I’d use a selection of small flowers in several colors.
>> 
>> Thanks for sharing any ideas - or just telling me this is a really bad
>> idea.
>> 
>> Adam Bridge
>> 
>> 
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